Alabama is an American country, southern rock and bluegrass band formed in Fort Payne, Alabama, in 1969. Alabama's biggest success came in the 1980s, where the band had over 43 number one hits, seven multi-platinum albums and received numerous awards.
Alabama are the most awarded band in the history of country music, with over 200 awards from a variety of organizations.[1] In 1981, Alabama won both the Vocal Group of the Year and Instrumental Group of the Year honors from the Country Music Association (CMA). It also won the Academy of Country Music (ACM)'s Vocal Group of the Year award, and Billboard's New Group of the Year honors. The group won the CMA's prestigious Entertainer of the Year award for three consecutive years (1982–84), and the ACM's Entertainer of the Year award five times (1982–86).[1] In 1989, Alabama was named Artist of the Decade by the ACM. In addition, Alabama has also received the NARM Gift of Music award, the Alabama Hall of Fame Distinguished Service award, the Country Radio Broadcasters Humanitarian Award, the Prince Matchabelli National Hero Award, the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.[1]
Award shows
Academy of Country Music Awards
The Academy of Country Music Awards were first held in 1966, and was the first country music awards program held by a major organization. Alabama has received 15 awards out of 49 nominations.
The American Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony created by Dick Clark in 1973. Alabama received their first award in 1984, collecting 18 American Music Awards in total out of 30 nominations. In 2003, Alabama received the academy's prestigious Award of Merit.
The American Country Awards is an annual country music awards show, entirely voted on by fans online. Created in 2010 by the Fox Network, the awards honor country music artists for singles, albums, music videos and touring categories.[2] Alabama has received the Hitmaker Award, and has had one previous nomination.
Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) is one of three United States performing rights organizations, along with ASCAP and SESAC. It collects license fees on behalf of songwriters, composers, and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed. At the BMI Awards, Alabama has collected two awards.
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
1989
"Fallin' Again"
Song of the Year
Won
2000
Alabama
President's Award
Cammy Awards
The Cammy Awards is an award ceremony promoting Carolina beach music, its influences and offshoots. Alabama has received one award.
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
1998
"Dancin' Shaggin' on the Boulevard"
Beach Music Song of the Year
Won
Country Music Association Awards
The Country Music Association Awards, also known as the CMA Awards or CMAs, are presented to country music artists and broadcasters according to voting by CMA members.[3][4] Alabama has received seven awards out of 40 nominations.
A Dove Award is an accolade by the Gospel Music Association (GMA) of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the Christian music industry. The awards are presented at an annual ceremony called the GMA Dove Awards. Alabama received two nominations.
The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards) — or Grammys — are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States for outstanding achievements in the music industry. The awards ceremony features performances by prominent artists, and some of the awards of more popular interest are presented in a widely viewed televised ceremony.
Since 1982, Alabama has won a total of two Grammy Awards from 13 nominations throughout their career.
The People's Choice Awards is an awards show recognizing the people and the work of popular culture. The show has been held annually since 1975 and is claimed to be based on the opinions of the general public. Alabama received two awards out of three nomination.
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
1987
Alabama
Favorite Musical Group
Won
1993
2004
Favorite Musical Group or Band
Nominated
TNN Awards
The TNN Awards were annual award ceremony honoring country music presented by The Nashville Network. Alabama received one award.
Beginning in 1967, the Music City News Awards were presented yearly by the now-defunct Music City News magazine. Today, it is known as the CMT Music Awards.
